How actors prepared for their roles in the First World War film 1917
In short: Actors George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman visited the Imperial War Museum to research their roles as soldiers. By studying personal accounts and historical collections, they grounded their performances in the reality of those who lived through the conflict.
To prepare for their roles as Lance Corporals in the film 1917, George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman immersed themselves in the history of the First World War. Chapman visited the IWM London’s First World War Galleries immediately after securing his part, describing the experience as essential for his preparation.
While the film is a fictional story set in April 1917, it is deeply informed by real history. Director Sam Mendes drew inspiration from the personal accounts of veterans, including those held within the museum's collections, as well as stories shared by his own grandfather.
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